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WJ Food4All serves community
WJ Food4All serves community
MCPS Board of Education members raise their hands in favor of delaying construction at Woodward and Crown High Schools. The plan specifically calls for delaying auditoriums at both schools until funds are appropriated for their construction.
A look at the winners of the Board of Education elections
NAHS brushes up creative murals
NAHS brushes up creative murals
Social studies teacher Mitchell Joy analyzes an AP World student's work using the timeline feature in the Brisk program. Brisk allows educators to see students type each word, making it much easier for teachers to ensure that students do not use AI or other students' work to cheat.
New academic integrity systems strengthen WJ grading system
With phase I of construction completed, Woodward High School now accommodates Northwood students. Phase II and III of the project have yet to be started, and will likely incorporate the construction of an athletics field and auditorium. (Courtesy MCPS)
MCPS miscalculation leads to $39 million construction deficit
(Courtesy Maryland GovPics - The Celebration of Maryland Black Excellence Reception via Wikimedia)
Alsobrooks wins major fight for Senate seat
A group of Israelis in the community rally together on Montrose Bridge. They decided to gather together around 6:30 a.m., marking the exact one-year anniversary of the war. (Courtesy Liann Keren)
Oct. 7: the impacts one year later
Two friends play video games together through their TVs. They met through social media, and have become best friends since thanks to the internet. Without it, their friendship wouldn't have been possible, as it is the case for many real life relationships.
How social media has changed relationships
AP Calculus teacher Rachel Zussman works on finishing up her grades prior to the end of the quarter. With many teachers wanting change in the MCPS pay system, a performance-based pay system is an intriguing idea.
Teachers reflect on performance-based pay system
Senior Mwape Sokoni (middle), junior Daniella Ngah (right) and senior Michelle Lett (left) practice a routine in the cafeteria. Step Team practices diligently, performing the routine until the entire group catches on.
A force for good: Mwape Sokoni’s social impact on WJ
Club president Sadie Morgenstern and treasurer Brady Chan embrace in a hug with his younger brother, Ryder, at the annual friendship walk last year. “The walk is a fun way to interact with people from other schools and everyone seems to really enjoy it,” Chan said.
Generational friendship: Best Buddies between siblings
A family happily enjoys a holiday meal together, with all the members seemingly enjoying themselves except for the only child in the image. We all know what she's going through and wish we had something-anything to talk to our extended family about.
No politics, just pie: seasonal dinner table topics
Ariana Grande as Ghilda whispering in Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba's ear. A fan edit of this poster caused controversy with Cynthia Erivo. (Courtesy Universal Pictures reused via Fair Use)
Wicked movie promotion causes mixed reactions
A group of kindergarteners sit on the carpet listening to their teacher tell them about the months of the year. Teenagers feel nostalgia when remembering how they used to sit on the carpet in elementary school. (Courtesy woodleywonderworks via Wikimedia Commons)
What nostalgia means to teenagers
Vijay Kannen (11), Bertie Bennett (11), Theo Hansen (11) and Idan Tzioni (12) pose for a photo at the Junior's Homecoming Hallway. Their performance caused a traffic jam as students stopped to listen to the music. (Courtesy Paul Gomes)
Jazz quartet reaches for the high notes
Pep Band plays a song at a home fall football game. "I think pep band is for people that want to go to football games a lot and maybe don't have people to go. It's a place to have fun with a lot of friends," pep band captain senior Theo Hansen said.
Putting the pep in WJ’s step: pep band rallies “juice,” builds community
Opening night's narrators, juniors Yuri Sternberg and Sasha Rotton, turn to watch as a wave of confetti is dropped onto the stage. The performance was unusually colorful, complementing its chaotic nature. "I’m really proud of the cast and the way we were able to come together and work towards putting on the show,” Rotton said.
STAGE salvages ‘Grimm’ choice of play
Backstage with WJ STAGE
Backstage with WJ STAGE
President-elect Donald Trump speaks to a crowd at a 2024 Arizona rally. Trump swept all seven swing states and won the popular vote en route to a victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. (Courtesy Gage Skidmore via Flickr)
Alienating Trump voters is counterproductive
The college application process is stressful for all seniors; many students work their way up the grades with stacked extracurriculars. However, student-athletes seem to be favored more than "regular" applicants. (Courtesy Empowerly)
Student-athlete or part-time worker; which weighs more?
Senior Ginger Fishberg defends the ball against an opposing player during a varsity girls' soccer game against Blair. Despite her obvious athleticism, as well as that of other varsity athletes, she is still required to take a full year of Physical Education to earn the credit. (Courtesy Lifetouch)
Varsity athletics should count as a gym credit
Almost every student takes the ACT or SAT and many take both. Preparation outside of school often correlates with high scores. (Courtesy Citrus County School District)
ACT/SAT prep should be accessible in class
The WJ Baby is held up for a photo by one of its fans during a football game in 2021. Unfortunately, the baby was only able to attend one football game this season before being incarcerated. (Courtesy WJ Baby)
Free the WJ Baby
Common slang ranked from best to worst
Common slang ranked from best to worst
Junior WR Corey Dooren checks with the referee that he is on the line of scrimmage. Dooren helped step up throughout the Wildcat's season and will continue to step up as he matures into a senior next year.
Panthers pounce Wildcats, ending football season
Day in the life of a student-athlete
Day in the life of a student-athlete
Senior Ginger Fishberg defends the ball against an opposing player during a varsity girls' soccer game against Blair. Despite her obvious athleticism, as well as that of other varsity athletes, she is still required to take a full year of Physical Education to earn the credit. (Courtesy Lifetouch)
Varsity athletics should count as a gym credit
Captain Patrick Murphy skates past a defender on a race to the puck. Murphy's defense was a huge contributor in the 1-9 win against Blair.
Icecats breakaway to 4-0 after win against Blair
The cheer squad struts to the floor to start their routine for regionals on Nov. 2 at Harford Community College. The team spent weeks working on their routine and were proud to get the chance to perform it at regionals. “Stepping on to the mat at regionals, I felt really nervous, but I was also very excited because I wanted to show the judges all the hard work we put into the routine,” junior Lyla Cho said. (Courtesy Candice Nsoga-Mahob)
Cheer closes season, scores 4th at regionals
Seniors Ellie Weinstein, Rhea Noumair, Naamiah Corke, and Natalie Annulis celebrate Weinstein's first touchdown of the game.
Girls’ flag football falls to Whitman in playoffs
Day in the life of a student-athlete
Day in the life of a student-athlete
ESOL hosts pumpkin carving event
ESOL hosts pumpkin carving event
Opening night's narrators, juniors Yuri Sternberg and Sasha Rotton, turn to watch as a wave of confetti is dropped onto the stage. The performance was unusually colorful, complementing its chaotic nature. "I’m really proud of the cast and the way we were able to come together and work towards putting on the show,” Rotton said.
STAGE salvages ‘Grimm’ choice of play
Support staff of WJ
Support staff of WJ
Backstage with WJ STAGE
Backstage with WJ STAGE
Homecoming hallways walkthrough
Homecoming hallways walkthrough
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

The Pitch
Danis Cammett

Danis Cammett, Print News Editor

Danis Cammett is a senior and this year is his second year on the Pitch and he is a Print News Editor! When he’s not in school, Danis rows for the Walter Johnson Crew team and is involved in multiple clubs. In his free time, Danis likes to read, hang out with friends, and listening to music.

All content by Danis Cammett
Quo Vadis Aida has been nominated for an Oscar for Best International Feature Film.

Quo Vadis Aida – Oscar nominated movie review

Danis Cammett, Print News Editor
April 26, 2021
¨Interesting, it doesn't seem that important¨

¨Interesting, it doesn’t seem that important¨

Danis Cammett, Print News Editor
March 15, 2021
Student Enzo Molina communicates with his friends when he plays League of Legends

Friends in Online Places

Danis Cammett, Print News Editor
March 15, 2021
The Walter Johnson Hispanic and Latinx club allows any student to come to their meetings and learn more about Hispanic/Latinx culture.

A look into the WJ Hispanic/Latinx experience

Koko Bond-Razak and Danis Cammett
January 19, 2021
The MCPS interactive tool can be used by students and parents to see what the analysis has found for all Montgomery County schools.

MCPS resumes boundary analysis

Danis Cammett, Print News Editor
December 9, 2020
In a recent email, Principal Jennifer Baker detailed the new schedule changes coming the week of 10/19/2020.

County Homeroom changes sparks outrage among students and teachers

Danis Cammett, Print News Editor
October 21, 2020
The WJ Crew Club prepares to row on the glassy waters of the Anacostia River at Bladensburg Waterfront Park. This marks one of many socially distanced practices they have planned for the fall season.

Socially Distanced Practice – Crew Feature

Bode Ramsay, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
Students march down Old Georgetown Road protesting for police and criminal justice reform.

Walter Johnson students take to the streets demanding change

Danis Cammett, Print News Editor
September 30, 2020
Carry the momentum to the ballots

Carry the momentum to the ballots

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
June 11, 2020
Continuing our series, the Pitch presents more must watch movies.

Pitch picks for classic flicks: Part 2

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
June 3, 2020
Increasing amounts of protestors gather outside of state capitals protesting the lock down orders

Protesting is not the safest option right now

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
May 10, 2020
Actor John Krasinski hosts SGN every Sunday and publishes his episodes on the SGN YouTube channel

Actor John Krasinski delivers Some Good News

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
April 26, 2020
The proposed MCPS policy would allow more freshman to play on their school sports teams.

Proposed MCPS policy allows freshman to play sports regardless of grades

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
April 6, 2020
B-CC vandalized WJ's senior shed, sparking a series of events that ended in violent clashes.

WJ and B-CC tensions ignite in brawls

Danis Cammett and Emma Saltzman
February 20, 2020
Juniors Arun Sen and Enzo Molina enjoy listening to music and frequently bond over each other's music taste.

Music’s role in WJ relationships

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020
The word "Viking" was spray painted on B-CC's wall, raising some suspicion that Whitman students were involved with the vandalism as well.

B-CC and WJ tensions reach new levels

Danis Cammett, Emma Saltzman, Iman Khosrodad and Jason Grayer
February 7, 2020
Recent world news has proved that the world is an interesting place to live in.

What’s going on in the world?

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
The Other Wildcat Volume IV: Key Club

The Other Wildcat Volume IV: Key Club

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
January 15, 2020
Senior Evan McClintok feels confident about his future after Walter Johnson and thanks WJ for all its help.

Senior’s thoughts on the November 1st college deadline

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
The Other Wildcat Volume III: Wrestling

The Other Wildcat Volume III: Wrestling

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
Drawing by Nora Tallbott

The Other Wildcat Volume II: Mock Trial

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Trump impeachment Inquiry

Trump impeachment Inquiry

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
October 24, 2019
The Other Wildcat Volume 1

The Other Wildcat Volume I: Girls Volleyball

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
Senior Francesco Sani posing in his USA volleyball jersey.

Athlete of the issue Q&A: Volleyball Star, Francesco Sani

Danis Cammett, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
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